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Global luxury market to grow 2–4% in 2026: Kearney

The global luxury market is expected to grow between 2 and 4 per cent in 2026 as the industry enters “a state of normalization rather than…

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Saudi luxury business hotel Atheel to open in Riyadh’s KAFD in Q4 2026

A new Saudi luxury business hotel, Atheel, is set to open in the fourth quarter of 2026 in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), marking the…

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The Gulf was saving global luxury—Then the Iran war changed everything

In May 2025, the GCC luxury industry appeared to be one of the brightest spots in global retail. A Chalhoub Group report described the region’s personal…

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UAE, Saudi Arabia emerging as AI hubs that could reshape luxury retail in Middle East: report

The global AI race could significantly influence how luxury brands serve customers in the Middle East, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia identified as emerging AI…

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Transparency in the storm: How the GCC managed crisis communication

By Hoda Rizk

Ounass expands into physical retail activations with Stage

By Communicate Staff

Aramco remains Middle East’s sole entrant in Kantar BrandZ global top 100

By Communicate Staff

TOD gears up for FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming across MENA

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Authentic experiences now define the future of luxury travel

The concept of ‘luxury travel’ doesn’t resonate with people in the way it used to. The traditional hallmarks of what was perceived as ‘luxury’ are no…

THE-VIEW

Middle East conflict hits luxury airport sales: report

Luxury and beauty brands are witnessing a slowdown in airport retail sales as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts flights and shuts key aviation hubs, according…

BRANDS

Iran conflict hits UAE luxury sales, squeezes profits: report

Sales at top European luxury brands have sharply declined in the UAE, as the ongoing Iran conflict disrupts one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets, according to…

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Middle East luxury sales may fall 50% amid conflict; wealth boom had fueled growth

The Middle East’s fast-growing luxury goods market could see a sharp short-term slowdown due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, with a recent Bernstein Research report…

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High spenders hold the line as luxury demand steadies, says Kearney report

The global luxury market is expected to return to modest growth in 2026, with sales forecast to rise between 2% and 4%, according to Kearney’s Global…

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Ramadan Rush in Focus as Middle East Conflict Impacts Luxury Trade

The Middle East contributes about 5% to 6% of global luxury sales, according to estimates by Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, and the region’s importance…

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Middle East Tops Global Luxury Growth as Region Leads 2025 Market Outlook: Bain Study

Bain & Company’s latest Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study, released in partnership with Altagamma, reports another year of resilience for the global luxury industry, with the…

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Older consumers choose meaning over status, brands need to catch up

They want to understand how a brand makes its products, why it exists, and what it stands for. Sustainability, inclusivity, and social impact aren’t “nice to…

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Inside ‘The Beauty Edit’: Spark Foundry’s Exclusive Event with LVMH Brands in Dubai

Spark Foundry ME, part of Publicis Media Middle East, hosted an exclusive beauty summit on 22 May, bringing together LVMH beauty brands and leading media partners…

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